Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Fifth Wheel Recreational Vehicles Equipped With Tredit Wheels, The Rims May Have Poor Weld Quality And Insufficient Press Fit Between The Wheel Rim And Disc.
Make Of Vehicle
MOBILE SUITES
Model Of Vehicle
TRAILER
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
05V425000
Component Description
Wheels:Rim
Effect Of Defect
The Center Of The Wheel Could Separate From The Rim. The Wheel May Wobble And Cause A Vibration Or The Mounted Tire Could Lose Air Causing The Tire To Go Flat, Resulting In A Loss Of Control Of The Vehicle And Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Doubletree Is Working With Tredit Tire To Notify Owners And Have The Wheels Replaced. The Manufacturer Has Not Yet Provided An Owner Notification Schedule. Owners May Contact Doubletree At 574-457-6472.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Doubletree RV
Start Of Manufacture
20050301
End Of Manufacture
20050430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
142
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Doubletree RV
Date Report Received
20050923